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‘Turtle Walker’: Zoya Akhtar-backed documentary pays tribute to Satish Bhaskar’s life and legacy

Taira Malaney will never forget the female olive ridley sea turtle she encountered one evening while shooting her film, Turtle Walker, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. “She came up and just kept digging and digging and digging. I think she must have done so for nine hours,” remembers the Goa-based writer, director, and producer....

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🇮🇳 Major National Political Issue Affecting Every Indian

Cost of Living, Employment and Economic Growth New Delhi: One of the most important political issues affecting citizens across India today is the rising cost of living, employment opportunities, and economic growth. Inflation, job creation, income growth, and affordability of essential goods remain key concerns for families, students, farmers, and businesses. Political parties across the...

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PfA@30: Taking the animal kingdom under their wing

Prosthetics for peacocks, electro acupuncture for snakes and implants for the de-feathered may seem far-fetched, but are all in a day’s work for the good folk at Bengaluru’s People For Animals Wildlife Hospital (PfA). PfA has been working behind the scenes in Bengaluru for the past 30 years, quietly rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing, furred and...

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U.S. H-1B Visa Overhaul Raises Concerns Over Major Economic Impact

WASHINGTON D.C., Dec. 28, 2025 — The U.S. government’s sweeping changes to the H-1B skilled work visa program have sparked significant concern among industry leaders and economists about their potential impact on both the American and global tech and services economy. At the center of the debate is an estimated $198 billion economic contribution tied...

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UK Faces Structural Decline in Living Standards as Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens

LONDON, Dec. 28, 2025 — New economic forecasts paint a troubling picture for Britain’s households, as the cost-of-living crisis evolves from a short-term shock into a structural decline in living standards. According to the latest analysis by UK think tanks, inflation, sluggish growth and tax pressures are eroding real incomes and pushing living standards lower...

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🇨🇳 China Launches $113 Billion Free-Trade Experiment on Hainan Island

Beijing / Dec 18, 2025 — China has officially launched a sweeping free-trade and customs experiment on Hainan Island, a strategic move to boost foreign investment, integrate deeper into global trade networks, and strengthen its case for joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Under the newly implemented framework, Hainan — an...

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Union Minister Orders Seasonal Ban on Demolition in Delhi-NCR to Fight Winter Pollution

New Delhi, 18 Dec 2025 — In a significant move to curb the persistent air quality crisis in the National Capital Region (NCR), Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav has directed authorities to ban demolition activities in the Delhi-NCR from October to December each year, when pollution levels typically spike due to...

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Severe Winter Weather Alerts in North India: What You Need to Know

IMD Issues Severe Winter Weather Alerts Across North India The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued widespread weather warnings as winter conditions intensify across northern and parts of central and eastern India. Residents, commuters, and authorities are being urged to stay alert as the season brings dense fog, cold wave conditions and snowfall in many...

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